Hy-Vee recalls dog food

Hy-Vee recalled various packages of two types of its store brand of dog food after random testing showed elevated levels of aflatoxin in the food.

Hy-Vee recalls dog food

Hy-Vee recalled various packages of two types of its store brand of dog food after random testing showed elevated levels of aflatoxin in the food.

Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling some packages of two types of its store-brand dog food after elevated levels of a chemical contaminant were found.

Some samples of Hy-Vee dog foods recently showed higher-than-normal levels of aflatoxin, a chemical contaminant commonly found in corn. The Food and Drug Administration says the substance is especially prevalent in corn during drought conditions.

Animals that ingest elevated levels of aflatoxin can become ill.

The recalled dog food was distributed to Hy-Vee stores in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin between October 26, 2012 and January 11, 2013.

While there is no risk to humans handling the affected dog food, and no animal illnesses have been reported, the potentially affected packages have been removed from store shelves.